Interpretive Commentary Introduction and Interpretive Outline
Tara N. Pugh
Old Testament Orientation OBST 520
April 21, 2024
Contents
Historical Setting and Date...........................................................................................................1
Authorship and Audience.............................................................................................................2
Major Theological Themes...........................................................................................................3
Interpretive Outline of Zechariah 12-14......................................................................................3
The Day of the Lord and The Cleansing.....................................................................................4
The Shepherd Struck and Scattered the Flock...........................................................................7
The Day of the LORD and Jerusalem’s Triumph......................................................................8
Living Waters from Jerusalem and Judgment of the Enemies of Israel..................................9
Conclusion....................................................................................................................................10
Bibliography.................................................................................................................................12
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Historical Setting and Date
Zechariah 12-14 occupies an important place within the prophetic body of the Old
Testament, providing us a glimpse into ancient Judah's historical, social, and political context.
The events of these chapters take place in Jerusalem, with a focus on the city’s ultimate
redemption and the eventual establishment of God’s kingdom. The writing of Zechariah is dated
to the sixth century BCE , during the post-exilic period. This time was marked by the return of
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